I picked this book the other day with the intent to get it started, but it got me started!! I read 2/3 of the book in one sitting… I literally couldn’t put it down!!
This book isn’t incredible because it is theologically deep. It’s not life changing because of the new revelations that it contains. I think what makes it amazing is that it is really simple. (I love a “deep” read, and even though this isn’t one, it won’t let you down!) This book didn’t reveal new biblical information to me. It didn’t give me deeper incite into the historical or sociological events of the Bible. It did, however, light a fire in my heart to see God make history in the world today!
Steven Furtick looks at the event that in Sunday School we called, “Joshua’s Long Day.” The day that the sun stood still so that the battle could be completed. He weaves in some of his incredible personal story, and in the end, you are left amazed at how much more capable God is that we generally give Him credit for.
Here’s an excerpt:
“This book is not a Snuggie.
The words on these pages will not go down like Ambien.
I’m not writing to calm or coddle you.
With God’s help, I intend to incite a riot in your mind. Trip your breakers and turn out the lights in your favorite hiding places: insecurity and fear. Then flip the switch back on so that God’s truth can illuminate the divine destiny that may have been lying dormant inside you for years. In short, I’m out to activate your audacious faith. To inspire you to ask God for the impossible. And in the process, to reconnect you with your God-sized purpose and potential.”
I could write about this book all day, but it would probably be easier for you to check it out. I’m attaching a couple of links so you can see for yourself.
At the risk of sounding like some kind of slimy salesman, you should definitely add this book to your reading list! Its that good!
To check out a quick excerpt:
http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9781601423221&view=excerpt
You can download the first 25 pages if you click this one:
http://multnomahemails.com/wbmlt/pdf/SneakPeekSunStandStill.pdf
Click this and you’ll see a quick video from Steven Furtick as he talks about Sun Stand Still faith:
http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/2010/04/26/video-audacious-faith-as-explained-by-pastor-steven-furtick/
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review
